Tuesday, July 12, 2011

The School of Journalism, Media and Communication wishes to appoint two studentships for MA (by Research). The studentships are tenable for up to 1 year [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees for UK/EU residents. The successful applicants will start on 1 January 2012. International applicants may apply but will be expected to pay the difference between the UK/EU and International Fee Rate.

Project Areas

The School would like to invite research proposals (up to a maximum of 2000 words) in the following areas:

• Modern and Contemporary English poetry

• American Literature and Culture

• Anglo-Irish Literature

• The Renaissance

You will require the ability to conduct sustained independent research. A good first degree

(2:1 or above) in English literature or related subject in the field of cultural studies.

Informal enquiries about the posts can be made to Professor Will Kaufman